Perfect Pavlova Recipe

[@Sharibaby80]

Your background as a teacher is one of the reasons why you are fantastic at explaining what you're doing. Very thorough, entertaining, and 4.54M people agree, John Kanell is a baking hero!

[@delilahboa]

I agree wholeheartedly 👍🏻 he’s amazing ❤

[@leahbees6023]

I know, I love how he explains why we are doing something or using an ingredient. I always shy away from making meringue but he makes seem much easier! I've always wanted to try pavlova, and I think I will this summer!

[@dorisoppong9818]

Yes bc I’ve been baking really good since I started looking for recipes on his channel

[@zedudli]

Pastry chef tip: whenever making meringue for pavlova, whip it to soft peaks instead of stiff peaks. It’s a bit counterintuitive, but it works because if you whip it to soft peaks, the air bubbles will still have space to “grow” within the meringue structure in the oven without collapsing it. Whipping to stiff peaks will make the air bubbles “pop” with the oven heat and the result will be a less airy, more dense meringue

[@BLTkitchen]

Oh, great tip. Thanks for sharing😄

[@VoxUrania]

Brilliant! What about vinegar instead of cream of tartar to stabilize?

[@denny7209]

Thank you

[@zedudli]

@@VoxUrania use lemon juice, it’s acidic and it makes the meringue super shiny. half to one teaspoon every 200 grams of eggs whites

[@nellgwenn]

I made a frozen dessert once using a meringue like this. I piped two circles, the same size he used. I baked them. I put somewhat softened vanilla ice cream around the inside of one circle leaving the center opened. In the center I put in raspberry sorbet. I put the other circle on top and put it in the freezer. As you know you have to work fast. After it was set up I put whipped cream around the sides and top, made it look fancy. And topped it with some raspberries. It's a great summer dessert. For one thing I made the meringue circles the night before.

[@youtubehatesus2651]

Pavlova has been on my to do list for about 30 years.

[@aimsical285]

Did you make it?? I've eaten so much pavlova but I no longer live near my friend who makes it so I want to try

[@funtimeartistica5630]

I made it and it worked out great!! I've never tasted anything like it in my life, thank you Bluey!!

[@tanillecramer3915]

Pavlova is my family’s favorite dessert. They ask for it at every holiday. And I’m glad you made this today because most people don’t know what it is and it’s delicious!

[@BLTkitchen]

It's really good and can be made very festive.

[@kruner]

1 year ago,the 1st time i tried to make Pavlova it took me like 4-5 tries. Dont worry if you fail trying

[@phil2u48]

“Failed” meringue is just fine in an Eton mess.

[@kruner]

@@phil2u48 I didnt know Eton Mess (i just checked). Then i didnt fail at first on Pavlova, i nailed Eton Mess :D Now lets get serious:, its a great option if your Pavlova meringue its perfect, i 100% sure that people love Eton Mess. Thank you

[@hannahm7373]

LOL--me, too. I tried it out with about 3 different recipes before I found one that worked for me. (and probably how I was beating it, too).

[@linaabualnaser9939]

@@hannahm7373 How do I bake it? From the top or the bottom?

[@hannahm7373]

I first had pavlova in New Zealand and fell in love with it. Mary Berry had a recipe where she used the yolks to make lemon curd to go on top of the pavlova, too. I don't think it's traditional, but it is a very yummy addition.

[@donnajohansson4105]

Pavlova is a Christmas favourite in Australia. Great with strawberries, bananas, mango, passion fruit, raspberries, add chocolate etc. yum❤

[@kengurooable]

Agree! I add a bit of crushed dry roasted hazelnuts too

[@srp4551]

I made this for my BFF last week for her birthday and she loved it! (And so did I!) I have been craving it ever since and am going to make it again this weekend. Thank you so much!

[@jardaniee]

I made this today..my husband almost ate the entire cake. Crazii good.made it with strawberries and mango. Thank you for the recipe

[@ChristinaRicks144]

We saw Pavlova on Bluey, my 5yr old son (and my 8yr old) would like to try it, so we plan to make it as a family activity, thank you for this in-depth video. Bless you.

[@raizacarza2268]

I’ve made my very first pavlova for Christmas yesterday! I was inspired from my family friend who made it last Thanksgiving. I made mine like a Christmas wreath and topped it with whipped cream, kiwi, strawberries and blueberries!🎄

[@kengurooable]

I agree, it's a perfect summer dessert, that's why I always make it for NY celebrations since it's in summer in Australia

[@diaryofafirsttimemom5612]

Thank you so much for this recipe! My babies saw it on Bluey, and they've been asking for it. I finally made the time to do it. It's in the oven right now ❤

[@Bebedollie]

I like crispy crunchy chewy pavlova. I'm from New Zealand so thats a favorite dessert here for decades. I also like the rolled one with coconut.

[@JHHudsonDuckViolet]

I just made a pavlova today. It turned out really good. The berries contrast with all that sweetness. Thanks for the recipe John.

[@speedysteve5229]

I am a female and not a male by the way. Many years ago I worked in a restaurant in Sydney where I would put whipped cream on the pavlova and then place strawberries over it. I would mix up about 4 passionfruit with about 4 dessertspoonfuls of sugar in a small bowl and drizzle the mixture over the strawberries and cream. The result.. absolutely delicious. Passionfruit (in sugar syrup) and strawberries on pavlova is a perfect match . By the way, thank you for your wonderful tutorial.

[@camilletomer]

Ooooooo! That looks *so* pretty! This is the *perfect* spring/summer desert! And I love, love, *love* the added lemon curd! Yum!!!

[@erikalundquist]

I’ve tried a ton of recipes and none have worked… first time with your recipe it was PERFECT!

[@sammulhare302]

Always come back to this recipe! So good. Thanks again!

[@alexisarrizon6083]

Every time I see a beautiful fluffy Pavlova but I always think of my good friend Saul, who's this wonderful and glamorous French man I know. ❤❤❤

[@anaherrera658]

I made this for my family using your instructions and they loved it!!! Thank you

[@victoriaakpawan7920]

I came here because of Bluey! Watched the episode with Pavlova dessert soooo many times, i just had to learn about it. I dont own a mixer yet, when i do, i'll make it.

[@vanweeldenmilan]

Try a black pepper and rosewater-meringue with fresh strawberries macerated in passionfruit-juice on top ❤️🙏🏻

[@Real_Life_Is_More_Important]

That sounds very good!

[@earthstar2493]

That sounds delish! can you please suggest amounts?

[@nellgwenn]

@@earthstar2493 It all depends on how big your Pavlova is. I personally would err on the side of caution. 1/4 teaspoon of each. Rose water is very strong. In an instant you can overdo it.

[@vanweeldenmilan]

@@earthstar2493 The recipe I’m using calls for 6 eggwhites, 1 3/4 cups of superfine sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of rosewater Start with eggwhites and sugar only - one scoop of sugar at a time, same method as John’s above - and when you have stiff peaks, gently fold in the rest until thoroughly mixed in. I always add some vanilla too at this stage. Preheat at 350, but when you place the meringue in the oven, lower it to 300 F and bake for one hour. Same cooling process as John. Macerate your strawberries in the juice of 3 passionfruit and 2 teaspoons of sugar before you whip the cream. When building up, scoop the strawberries on the whipped cream; juice and all. This recipe has been a hit for many years in my household ❤

[@nancyholmquist2690]

I made this today, which is very humid and rainy. I left it in the oven for most of day... its perfect! Thank you so much for the recipe and all your tips.

[@fionanicol8129]

I usually make mine in the evening, and leave the pavlova to cool in the oven overnight (obviously turning the oven off before I've gone to bed!) It can be made a couple of days before you need it, stored in an airtight container

[@jessicamcelroy7879]

I was just looking for this recipe yesterday for my daughter’s Bluey birthday party in September. THANKSSSS

[@Druklet]

Australian here. As soon as I saw you were doing pavlova, I wondered if you were going to mention the controversy! I understand that it's originally Aotearoa's but adopted by Australia. A Kiwi chef told me that the desired texture is different between the two. I think the Kiwi one should be more fluffy inside, and the Aussie one more chewy. Happy to be corrected though!

[@joshdrayton1230]

There's really no difference between Aussie and Kiwi pavlovas. The chewy versus marshmallowy thing is really a personal choice; some like it denser and chewier, but a proper pavlova should be light and marshmallow-like. The evidence that the pav originated in NZ is pretty shaky. There are several early published NZ recipes for a meringue-like dessert topped with fruit but a) most are clearly for a harder meringue shell or a sandwich of two meringues and b) most were not called "Pavlova". The earliest recipe to be called "Pavlova" AND be clearly designed to be light and marshmallow-like comes from Western Australian chef Bert Sachse at Perth's Esplanade Hotel in 1935. It's telling that the origins for the WA version are precise and verifiable, whereas the NZ claims are somewhat murky.

[@Druklet]

@@joshdrayton1230 Thank you! Of course, the most important thing is that they are delicious and should be consumed whenever possible!

[@heyman4590]

Shutup john yah ass talking dingo. ​@@joshdrayton1230

[@heyman4590]

​​@@joshdrayton1230pavlova was in recipe books in nz from 1928. Aussie didn't start popping up with it until 1935 as you've mentioned. The aussie version at that time had jelly on it so therefor is not a pavlova. The NZ jelly version was in a recipe book in 1927 called "Davis dainty dishes" published by Davis Gelatine. The meringue version appeared in recipe books 1928 and 1929. I think the 1920s came before the 1930s sweetheart so let's stop this debate. You keep the lamington, move on.

[@amandawaldrom4660]

Yay! NZ traditional Christmas dessert! ❤

[@KismetKaur-h2k]

You are very easy to watch!, love your recipes and a dash of humour!

[@broakland2]

This is such an excellent video, now I know why my meringue never turned out, I’m so excited to make a pavlova!

[@candytucker5010]

I’m making one this week in fact. So satisfying to make!

[@marybicanic8269]

The first frosting I make for a cake, home economics extra credit was a white, egg white based recipe. I followed the cook book directions. no pictures, and applied the marshmallowy textured frosting. I dipped, I swooped, and I swirled the concoction to my satisfaction. It was quite the looker, tall. and proud on the cake plate. Imagine my bewilderment when returning to the cake several hours later only to find just the cake layers remained. The cooked frosting had dissolved into nothing! That's why I appreciate the explanation of each step taken in your videos. The desired result, how to achieve it, and failure to correctly follow directions is explained.

[@Cayrouge]

Hey, John! Could you possibly make a video talking about substitutes for butter in baking? Like for example, which substitutes are more suitable for what kind of recipes and maybe point out the ones in which you absolutely CAN'T replace butter for anything else? Butter is very expensive where I live and there's many recipes that call for a lot of it, specially the ones with chocolate (my favorites 😢) and most frostings. Love your videos! Will definitely be trying this one ❤

[@galenchaves9783]

After this video I did it in one try only! Thank youu! You’re amazingggg

[@xoxCarolxox]

I kind of really want to try this and also am terrified of making this. It looks like an amazing summer treat!

[@Aliciacastillo-q4z]

My little one requested pavlova for Christmas, thanks bluey🩵🥰

[@tessyredding5422]

Dude, you’re killing me 😊 I made your strawberry shortcake two days ago, what a hit! I’ve got to make this for an outdoor gathering I’m having, the weather is hot here now and this looks perfect. I’m sure it will be amazing, everything you’ve taught me thus far has been out of this world ❤

[@MrsBrit1]

Yummy! Love all your recipes!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MrsBrit1]

Just chuckled at "the peakiest peak to ever peak!" That was a good peak! 😅

[@stevecharters8965]

Run the back of the parchment paper under the cold tap before placing it on the baking sheet. Another classic NZ topping is mint and pineapple.

[@sharontwombly61]

Beautiful cake. Great for Mother’s Day 🌺

[@rach96-f7k]

i let my egg whites evaporate for a couple of days and used cream of tartar. made all the difference.

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

This looks so delicious *and* beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@cindyalam7490]

I like how you whisper certain things that you are saying. Very cute!!

[@SarahNoelN]

All I see is bluey 🤣 someone tell me I’m not alone

[@thearoace]

That’s exactly what I thought of too! Love Bluey 😊

[@roniersilva8019]

Not alone!

[@kruner]

Thats exactly why i started making Pavlovas 1 year ago 😂

[@PeytonSlim]

Bonjur la disco tech

[@Real_Life_Is_More_Important]

100%.

[@terryhons1895]

Noo way. Was just watching your video from 4 years ago cause I plan on making a Pavlova for my family tomorrow and now this video popped up. Thanks a lot!

[@jennyweijters6793]

You are amazing 👏. Thank you very much for your explanation ❤❤

[@artepjan]

I really want to try it eversince seeing it on Bluey, it looks amazing!

[@davidhimmelsbach557]

I love the way that you detail how things can get screwed up. You just don't find these critical essentials in other content.

[@pandoraeeris7860]

I salivate every time I see this recipe!

[@cypstim]

I never clicked so quickly and enthusiastically❤

[@Jdpetrass]

A traditional Christmas dessert in Aus and NZ! But I’ll eat it any time of year!

[@MnGirl1994]

I make double batches and make individual pavlovas. Best dessert!

[@yessumify]

Going to make this with my sons! Cant wait!! ❤😊

[@lulububu721]

I have to say amazing perfection are the perfect adjectives to use when describing this pavlova!! I have never made one (intimidating) but watching you step by step it feels as if I could maybe make one myself!!! The mile high piling of lovely fresh fruits on top sold me, wow is all I can possibly say lol I have to say you make things seem so easy and the step by step instructions put it all into easy perspective, it makes the average cook feel as if anything is possible in the kitchen. Many thanks for sharing these videos with us, I thoroughly enjoy each and every one of them. Waiting with baited breath for the next one….well maybe a bit,of an exaggeration lol but excited none the less lol Have a wonderful weekend John Brian, Laughlan and George 🩷 🩷 Tina 🩷

[@feliciagradyrealtorrealtye3547]

I made this today. It wasn't pretty (some of the meringue cracked away from the sides) but it tasted amazing! I'm going to make this again soon.

[@fionanicol8129]

You nailed that pav, sir! Made like a kiwi would (ya know from that place that you didn't want to mention that actually invented this iconic desert)

[@user-highbaritone]

When I first came to Australia I saw this in a cafe window. It was covered in cream and grated chocolate. I asked what it was and the lady told me. She said try it. It was mint-flavored chocolate. I though it was wonderful. I was also given several years later a copy a O PERTH chef recipe from the 1920’sand it was cooked in a cake tin. So when I am home in Canada if I have access to a kitchen I make it for them.

[@CommentJouerPiano]

I'm soooo excited to try this out for my soon to be 4 years old who wants so bad a pavlova after Bluey's episode 😂

[@Angel141103]

Literally my kryptonite of desserts 😋 and yet I've always been intimidated to make it, but now I will try thanks to John 😂

[@jugnoothelight8662]

wow nice recipe thanks for sharing look delicious

[@melodybeitzel5378]

I want to try that 😀 so badly looks sooo yummy 🤤🤤 thank you for sharing

[@ReneeE-n9y]

Pls pls make a hello dolly I just tried it and it’s so goodddd please John

[@jessicabullock2990]

As a New Zealander I appreciate your shoutout to the Pav ❤. I’m just glad you didn’t solely say it’s aussie haha 😆 that was very well done 😂

[@denisetarabori553]

I have never had a pavlova. This makes me want one. ❤

[@amylandry4108]

A symphony for the senses 😍❣️😍

[@galinawestmoreland4357]

Very delicious Thank you much 👍

[@sharonwalsh2572]

Hi .... the Pavlova is for sure a NZ dessert! A very Christmas tradition!

[@nelaniemcafee7886]

Beautiful dessert!!

[@diamondzslot]

I just pre ordered your upcoming book! PLEASE make a rainbow bundt cake tutorial video 🥺

[@marvinm8446]

Pavlova is a perfect dessert 😊😊☺️☺️😋😋👌🏽👌🏽.

[@EnigmaRecluse]

Nice! I cannnnnot wait to try this. What a fun new texture

[@fourmypersonaluse-xj1yk]

*U r really amazing Chef Proffesor*

[@ivonvalle2683]

I have to do this for my daughter, loved the video what sugar did you used with the whipped cream. Tysm for sharing

[@normavillegas8087]

🇺🇸 🇨🇷 Hi there! Thanks. Love Pavs. Been wanting to make one for some time. Now I definetely will. ❤

[@floraluxla]

Pavlovas are my favorite! Love your instruction here.

[@Efrosenya]

if you're looking for a recipe and dont know which one to pick for pavlova, choose this one! it is so good :) I ended up buying some mint and it gave it a different but really good taste.

[@OfficialYzaDora]

Hahahaha, that had to have been the cutest line, "the peakiest peak that ever peaked" loved the humor!

[@theheardhomestead]

This reminds me of the episode Pavlova on BLUEY 🤣😂♥️ best 8min of my life

[@ronalddevine9587]

Looking delicious John.

[@marmantole]

I've been wanting to make this for my kids after we learned about it on Bluey

[@NPC13niner5]

Looking delicious

[@melchiorlise2466]

Loved the video! I am curious about something though, do you think it would be possible to make a sugar-free meringue? Using, say, erythritol or stevia ? I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and I fear regular meringue are a thing lf the past for me

[@saltchick4623]

Anyone notice how beautifully those blue bowls made his book in the background pop?!?! ❤

[@robert-brydson-1]

What the New Zealanders call the "first Pavlova" was actually an all layered jelly desert ( note - multiple dishes were named after Anna Pavlova as she toured ) , the AUSTRALIAN Pavlova was invented in The Esplanade Hotel in Perth 1935 and it is the classic Pavlova standard known around the world today.

[@cherylburridge5476]

I recently made your lemon curd and delicious! So from there I made your pavlova and it turned out perfectly. I didn't need the pavlova straight away so I froze it. Now we have dinner guests and I have defrosted the pavlova, but now the crust is soft. Is there any way to make it crusty again? I have whipped cream and added some lemons curd for the filling, with kiwifruit to decorate with. As an Australian, pavlova is an iconic dessert and your recipe is the best!

[@ashraven9]

This looks amazing and I can't wait to make it!

[@brianneruiz-mccarty9890]

What a coincidence! I just watched the Pavlova Bluey episode. Now I know how to make Pavlova! 😃

[@peterconlon803]

Passionfruit pulp is a must as it’s nice and tart to balance out the sweet! Looked great though, and I’m team Australia.

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Delicious my friend 🧡 wow many thanks God bless your family much appreciated

[@PreppyKitchen]

I love having that!

[@hasnabam263]

so pretty and looks delicious

[@lindascott6902]

It’s definitely an invention from Aotearoa New Zealand, adopted by Australians as their own (it happens quite often with successful Kiwi things… maybe because Australia wanted NZ to become a state there upon Federation, and NZ roundly rejected that proposal!). Pavlova with strawberries and Kiwifruit as toppings is the classic form

[@frozenfrost5647]

it is from New Zealand im also from new zealand i agree

[@unrulymisskitten]

As an Australian, I politely disagree. You can keep Crowe and Phar Lap but Pavlova is ours.

[@lindascott6902]

@@unrulymisskittenyou’re wrong. Lamingtons are Australian, pavlova is from New Zealand. As are Phar Lap, Russell Crowe, Keith Urban, and many other things

[@robynlee9017]

It's a kiwi dessert. I agree as I'm a kiwi

[@melgb7980]

Who cares where it came from, it’s delicious

[@matthewcondon1985]

Pavlovas are the best! I think we need to a Pavlova on top of a cheesecake!!!

[@ianlockhart5549]

How about a loaf of sandwich bread recipe, I've already made two of your recipes, love your work

[@swapnanilkar4786]

Really amazing n delicious.

[@KumaSews]

Looks soooooooo good? If you used lemon curd, would you also use the whipped cream???

[@nellgwenn]

If I were to use lemon curd, I would just put a thinish layer of it in the center before I added the whipped cream. Just enough to give it a little zip.

[@ldcraig2006]

That looks SO decadent!

[@nikkibpainting]

Okay, I must know who's eating all of these desserts, because it's clearly not you, lol. You're so fit!! I have always avoided learning to bake because of the strain on my waistline, but since subscribing to your channel, that's going to have to change! These recipes are all so amazing looking!

[@helenannleeshung9028]

That looks absolutely delish 😋 ❤❤❤

[@grizzledgranny4600]

I've never had the courage to make pavlova. I might now.

[@BLTkitchen]

You can do it!

[@PreppyKitchen]

I think you'll have a lot of fun with it. just choose a dry day!

[@camilletomer]

Even if it *were* to be less than perfect, by following John's delicious recipe, you'll end up with something *amazing*! (And if it's a disaster, you'll do better next time! 😊❤) Either way, you're *not* going to get to eat a piece of heaven if you don't try! 🤗

[@freshiez8682]

Living in a tropical country, then I am terrified

[@mirani0101]

I too .. I have will as well

[@datastorm17]

I've never heard of Pavlova before Bluey. I don't know if I want to attempt this without a mixer on hand lol

[@remakorabi4706]

Every time I show my mom one of your videos she always says you talk too much something along the lines of his telling his whole life story. But your recipes are yummy 😋